Pakistan, May 22 -- The government has increased liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices in Pakistan by up to 28 per cent for the month of May, according to an official notification issued on Thursday.

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The revision applies to both major distribution systems, with the new rates reflecting a significant upward adjustment in imported energy costs. Under the updated structure, LNG prices have increased by $3.51 per MMBtu for consumers on the Sui Southern Gas Company system, while rates for the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited system have risen by $3.43 per MMBtu.

Following the adjustment, the new LNG price for Sui Northern consumers has been set at $16.98 per MMBtu, while Sui Southe...